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Arçelik Hitachi Home Appliances is a global lifestyle solutions company formed through a strategic partnership between Arçelik and Hitachi Global Life Solutions, Inc., a subsidiary of Hitachi, a Japanese multinational conglomerate founded in 1910. The joint venture globally manufactures, distributes, and provides after-sales services for Hitachi branded home appliances, including refrigerators, washing machines, and vacuum cleaners, excluding the Japanese market.
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What awaits you in this role
We are looking for a passionate Legal and Compliance Specialist who will join our team in the Legal & Compliance Team, Finance & Accounting Department.
- Advise business units in a wide range of legal and Compliance issues arising in the course of day-to-day business, including corporate matters, contracts with stakeholders, intellectual property, employment, procurement, data privacy, data service, and commercial transactions.
- Prepare and negotiate contracts, letters and other documents related to a variety of trade, commercial, promotional, regulatory, financial and other operational matters relating to the businesses of the company. In addition to the ability to review and negotiate the sales and distribution-related agreements with customers, he/she must be experienced in handling varied and complex contracts
- Managing Global Compliance Program and ensure the implementation of and adherence to global compliance directives and local procedures, taking into consideration local laws and regulations. Initiate ideas on compliance activities or programs to foster Global Compliance policy of the Group of company. Participate in management in investigation, negotiation, reconcilement and judgment in legal dispute issues.
- Conduct the company secretary role of the company in managing the company registration and filing documents. Organize and maintain board and shareholder meeting records. Providing and supporting Group of company the execution of the Board of Director Resolutions.
- Provide legal advice to all business operational areas in Thailand (including Production and Sales company) to ensure that their current and proposed activities, business practices and transactions comply with all relevant laws and regulations, as well as coordinate with global and regional legal and compliance functions on global and regional initiatives, agreements or projects. (He/she shall be able to provide legal advice independently, or under supervision of Head of LIPC for complicated matters).
- Develop and oversee compliance strategies for data protection regulations, including GDPR, PDPA, and other relevant privacy laws, ensuring the organization's policies and processes align with international and local data privacy standards while promoting a culture of accountability and data integrity.
- Other tasks as may be reasonably assigned
The position is an onsite position based in Sathorn, Thailand.
How do we describe a perfect match
- Minimum of bachelor's degree in law from an accredited university. Certified Lawyer License or member of the Thai Bar Association is advantageous and desirable.
- Minimum 7 years experience working in legal or Compliance function of a multinational working environment or in a reputable law firm
- Proven experience of at least 3 years in data privacy and protection roles, with a solid understanding of Thai PDPA (with GDPR is a plus), and other relevant data privacy laws, along with a demonstrated ability to design and implement compliance strategies that align with international and local regulatory standards. DPO experience is desirable.
- Experience and capable in drafting and reviewing legal document in English is a must.
- Exposure to the Regional Role in APAC is desirable.
- Excellent command of Thai and English in both verbal and written.
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced working environment, with excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task
- Proactive, service-minded, business-oriented, and innovative, with great interpersonal skills and team player mindset
We are an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, sex, colour, national or social origin, ethnicity, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, or political opinion.
